Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
The Wexford Wildfowl Reserve is situated in a vaste swathe of reclaimed 'sloblands', old mud flats reclaimed for agriculture on the north bank of the river. It is an internationally important wetland and one of Ireland's finest bird sites. Habitats include wet grassland and tillage, a brackish-water drainage channel and reedbeds. Pools have been created to attract passage waders and wildfowl
Highlights: as many as ten thosand Greenland White-fronted Geese come here in winter, some 30% of the world's population. Internationally important numbers of Bewick's Swans and Pale-bellied Brent Geese occur. It attracts waders and wildfowl from Wexford Harbour, where an internationally important flock of Black-tailed Godwits and good numbers of Scoters winter. Slavonian Grebes are regular. Breeding birds include Pochard, Shoveler, Reed and Sedge Warbler, Cuckoo and Tree Sparrow.
Location & acess: 3 km north of Wexford town. There is an observation tower for viewing the reserve. The Pump House hide and Pat Walsh hide overlook parts of the reserve. There is also a visitor centre with an audio visual display and a wildfowl collection.
Open all year round
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